The last set of Linkin’s (shared) pigs had her babies.
She got to help birth them (she helped with the first pig, named Apple); this one is named Cookie. I thought I had blogged about it, but I can’t seem to find where it was to link back to it.
She’s been with them every step of the way. From the second they arrived at the neighbor’s farm.
Mr. Chapman has been an excellent friend and champion to Linky. She was with Apple, even helping deliver the pigs —Mrs. Chapman right there showing her how. And now with Cookie. Linky even got to help deliver two that were stuck. The pigs are excellent Momma’s and adore ‘their little human girl”.
Sadly, Linkin even had to bear the loss of the pig in the front, when she had a heart attack and died. “Life and death,” Mr. Chapman explained “all goes together.”
For this little farm girl, now transplanted to a subdivision, she has been given the gift of both worlds. Terry and I will always be most grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Chapman.
Your friend on a Western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Many blessings to the Chapmans!
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Yes. Linkin was terribly depressed for months until they came on the scene. I am very, very grateful to them.
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What wonderful people the Chapmans must be. I am certain Linky is appreciated at their farm:)
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She gets all the fun stuff and the bad stuff, and the necessary stuff…which makes up life.
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God is all there is for sure, proof of his Love for all in ALL right here. LOVE the demonstration of how the blessings flow. LOVE to you all there….piggies are always my favorite too. Always wanted one …at some point I may have one too! –smiles to you all Merri HI BOOMER TOO!!!
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I hope you can have two, Merri. They are very social and need another pig to share their lives with.
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Many blessings to the Chapmans ~ Linky is lucky to have both worlds, and your world, too!
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She is lucky!
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It’s wonderful that Linking has met such kind, understanding neighbors in her new home.
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It is!
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Those are memories she will take with her forever. She certainly is your little farm girl and blessed are those folks that take the kids under wing like the Chapmans!
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For Linkin it was perfect. The other not were not very interested.
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What a wonderful experience for her. I wish all children could be so fortunate.
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Me too, Jan.
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Certainly a collection of Piglets to handle.
They really are cute little “buggers”.
Do they follow Linkin around if she takes them
out of the sty? Pigs are quite sensible animals,
the know what side their “bread is buttered on”.
I gather the Chapmans are neighbours where
you live, Linda?
Linky is a lucky girl to have a kind farming mentor.
Cheers
Colin
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No the Chapman’s live in Craig, just up the hill from Linkin and her family.
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How awesome! I love Mr. Chapmans explanation of death. It’s perfect.
Cheri
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It is.
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Nothing like seeing a life begin to give you a good appreciation of it, and how it’s sometimes hard won. She’s learned an important lesson early. Sounds as if she may be the one who wants to follow you onto the farm…
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She says she wants to be a scientist…and I do believe she has the turn for it.
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An enquiring mind is a joy forever!
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What a wonderful experience!
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It has been.
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What a great friend.
Our granddaughter wanted to be a vet for the longest time, but I think she’s changed her mind as she’s come to her preteen years. We’ll see.
Thank you all for all your hard work. God bless. ♥
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What a heart-warming post LInda, and lovely photos. Wat a lovable gorgeous girl Linky is….
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Thank you, Valerie
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What a blessing those people are! So happy for Linky to have that experience!
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Love This! Bill raised pigs as a 4H boy and he has a real soft spot for them. And these are real beauties. So good for your granddaughter. What a good neighbor.
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He is very special…I’m so glad he has taken a liking to Linky.
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I’ll bet she’s excited about all those piglets, and getting to help. What a blessing they are to invite her in.
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It is. One she will only understand when she is a mom herself.
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This is adorable. It’s wonderful for kids to spend time with baby animals. I got lucky when I was a child to take car of a baby lamb. I still remember! Enjoy!
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Sheep are so docile and sweet, lucky you, Evelyne!
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